The more precious a thing is that we hope to possess, the more we are justified in complaining of him who contests our claim, and can win it from us.

Paaker's blood must have been as cold as a frog's if he could have forgiven Mena instead of hating him, and the cattle he has offered to the Gods to bring down their wrath on the head of the traitor may be counted by hundreds." "And if you accept them, knowing why they are offered, you do unwisely and wrongly," exclaimed Gagabu.

"If I were a layman, I would take good care not to worship a Divinity who condescends to serve the foulest human fiends for a reward.

But the omniscient Spirit, that rules the world in accordance with eternal laws, knows nothing of these sacrifices, which only tickle the nostrils of the evil one.

The treasurer rejoices when a beautiful spotless heifer is driven in among our herds.